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The rainfall forecast is direct model output from Numerical Weather Prediction models but is a guideline only. Rain refers to precipitation, which can be rain, sleet or snow. It forecasts how much rain will fall (in mm) hourly during the previous hour (accumulations), then in 3 hourly and finally 6 hourly accumulations up to 7 days. This service is based on data and products of the HARMONIE-AROME and the European Centre for Medium-range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) models.
The wind is direct model output from Numerical Weather Prediction models but is a guideline only. It forecasts the strength of the wind (in knots and km/h) at 10m for the top of each hour, in hourly, then 3 hourly and finally 6 hourly intervals up to 7 days. The wind arrow tip points in the direction the wind is blowing and the tail length indicates wind strength. However, in the text forecast below, it is described as where it is blowing from. This service is based on data and products of the HARMONIE-AROME and the European Centre for Medium-range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) models.
The temperature is direct model output from Numerical Weather Prediction models but is a guideline only. It forecasts air temperature on land and over sea in °C for the top of each hour, 3 hourly and finally 6 hourly intervals up to 7 days. Minus zero (-0) indicates values between 0 to -0.5°C. This service is based on data and products of the HARMONIE-AROME and the European Centre for Medium-range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) models.
The Mean Sea Level Pressure (MSLP) is direct model output from Numerical Weather Prediction models but is a guideline only. It forecasts the MSLP in hecto Pascals (hPa) for the top of that hour initially in 3 hourly intervals, then 6 hourly. This service is based on data and products of the HARMONIE-AROME and the European Centre for Medium-range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) models.
Réamhaisnéis Náisiúnta
22 March 2025 05:05
Inniu
Mostly cloudy today with outbreaks of rain, possibly heavy at times. Through the afternoon drier and brighter conditions will move into the west with the rain and drizzle becoming mainly confined to Ulster and Leinster this evening. Highest afternoon temperatures of 6 to 9 degrees generally, but getting up to between 9 and 12 degrees along eastern coastal counties. Light to moderate north to northwest winds at first, but fresher winds in the west will extend to all areas through the day.
Anocht
Further outbreaks of rain continuing early tonight mainly over Ulster and Leinster. Drier and clearer conditions in the west will spread to most areas as any rain becomes lighter and patchier before clearing southwards overnight. Some showers will move in to parts of the east coast with cloudier conditions persisting there too. Lowest temperatures of 3 to 7 degrees in moderate to fresh northerly winds.
Amárach
On Sunday, any showers in the east will gradually clear through the morning and then drier, brighter weather will follow from the west with some sunny spells developing. Eastern areas will stay mostly cloudy for much of the day. Highest temperatures of 8 to 11 degrees in moderate to fresh northerly winds.
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